Citation

MacKelvie KJ, Khan KM, Petit MA, Janssen PA, McKay HA. Pediatrics 2003; 112(6 Pt 1): e447.

Affiliation

Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, British Columbia Children's Hospital and Food, Nutrition and Health, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14654643

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Childhood weight-bearing physical activity is recognized as an important determinant of peak bone mass, and physical activity intervention may represent a feasible strategy for primary prevention of osteoporosis.